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Tigadee

30th July 2013, 18:21

Well, looks like time to get a new bike. The current one is too stuffed...

Am interested in this:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=609007422

Read many good things about it but all overseas. My questions are:
1. Anyone here have or had this bike? Opinions on it?
2. Seems uncommon here in NZ - will parts be difficult and/or expensive?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Kawasaki_zr-7s_blau_endtopfseite.jpg/320px-Kawasaki_zr-7s_blau_endtopfseite.jpg http://www.bikerszene.de/bilder/16/thumbnails/KawasakiZR7S_5.jpg.64054.jpg

mossy1200

30th July 2013, 18:33

Good bike but 1k over priced unless you get a deal on it. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-616581965.htm same price and more bike.

Tigadee

30th July 2013, 19:15

Good bike but 1k over priced unless you get a deal on it. same price and more bike.

Thanks. RB was offering me 1K trade-in on my old bike off this Kawa.... A good deal?

In that case, how about this?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-569309272.htm

Closer to home and well priced?

mossy1200

30th July 2013, 19:21

Thanks. RB was offering me 1K trade-in on my old bike off this Kawa.... A good deal?

In that case, how about this?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-569309272.htm

Closer to home and well priced?

I think its better value for your money. Most likely keep you smiling performance wise for longer and good on trips.

Tigadee

30th July 2013, 19:22

mossy1200

30th July 2013, 20:13

Well, I'm all about price too unfortunately, so I have to count the pennies in the piggy...

And what about this one?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-612843825.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-618535756.htm add to watch list.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-620507565.htm get cheeky and offer 4750 buy now.

The 750s will be good bikes. I just like the next size up.

Glowerss

30th July 2013, 20:16

How'd it feel size wise sitting on my Hornet?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-621216528.htm That'll be pretty much the same. Dent in the tank is a bit of a bugger, but you could probably get it cheapish, and it would be pretty damn reliable.

If you didn't mind the V-twin on your Magna, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-618024024.htm not too awful a bargain either.
There's a couple other SV650s floating around that look to be pretty decent as well.

Heard mixed things about these http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-621225270.htm but he's been trying to sell it awhile and might negotiate down. Worth a go anyway :)

Good to see you looking on the proper side of the millennium for a change though :Punk:

Tigadee

30th July 2013, 21:21

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-618535756.htm add to watch list.

Hmmmm, not my style of riding though...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-620507565.htm get cheeky and offer 4750 buy now.

Look promising... Like the look of it.

How'd it feel size wise sitting on my Hornet?

Uncomfortable... but then I am taller than you.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-621216528.htm That'll be pretty much the same. Dent in the tank is a bit of a bugger, but you could probably get it cheapish, and it would be pretty damn reliable.

Spokes has seen it. "Stay away from that one..." he says.

If you didn't mind the V-twin on your Magna, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-618024024.htm not too awful a bargain either. There's a couple other SV650s floating around that look to be pretty decent as well.

:nono: I am against stepping up over 600cc for a measly extra 50cc. If I'm gonna go over 600cc, it'll definitely have to be a 750cc to be worth my while.

Heard mixed things about these http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-621225270.htm but he's been trying to sell it awhile and might negotiate down. Worth a go anywa

Yeah, the GSRs are an awesome looking bike. This one has that munted fork seal, and needs a lot of parts replacing. Not sure of that one... But love the look of it, as I said. Looks like it may be comfortable enough for a pillion too... The wife has expressed her enthusiasm for being a passenger.

Good to see you looking on the proper side of the millennium for a change though

Heh! Heh! Yeah, it had to happen sooner or later - too bad it had to be sooner. I'd only had this Yamaha YX600 for 8-9 months...

nzspokes

1st August 2013, 19:34

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Heard mixed things about these http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-621225270.htm but he's been trying to sell it awhile and might negotiate down. Worth a go anyway :)

Good to see you looking on the proper side of the millennium for a change though :Punk:

Ive seen that bike and its not bad. Nice wee bike.